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DHY 931W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,891 mi
Last recorded54,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 931W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,891 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,884 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ650?

Based on 2,779 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Direction indicator not working 16
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DHY 931W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHY 931W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHY 931W registered?

DHY 931W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is DHY 931W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 931W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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